Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv für klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie
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Graefes Arch. Clin. Exp. Ophthalmol. · Apr 2014
Multicenter StudyAnti-TNF-α agents for refractory cystoid macular edema associated with noninfectious uveitis.
The use of anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α agents for uveitis has been increasing since the first efficacy studies in 2004. However, information on their specific role in cystic macular edema remains sparse. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of anti-TNF-α agents for the treatment of uveitis-related refractory cystoid macular edema. ⋯ Anti-TNF-α agents may serve as an effective lasting treatment for long-standing refractory uveitis-related cystoid macular edema. Their role as first-line therapy in this setting warrants further investigation.
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Graefes Arch. Clin. Exp. Ophthalmol. · Apr 2014
Comparative StudyDiagnosis of subretinal neovascularization associated with idiopathic juxtafoveal retinal telangiectasia - fluorescein angiography versus spectral-domain optical coherence tomography.
To compare ability of fluorescein angiography (FFA) and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) to diagnose subretinal neovascularization (SRNV) secondary to idiopathic juxtafoveal retinal telangiectasia (IJRT) type 2A. ⋯ Interobserver agreement between the observers was better for SD-OCT than for FFA in making the diagnosis of SRNV. SD-OCT is a better diagnostic modality than FFA for ruling out the presence of SRNV.